Chris Rosenau
I was born in Spokane Washington where as a kid I was encouraged to climb radio towers and take things apart. OK, the radio tower thing wasn’t really encouraged, but there was always something to dismantle. I graduated from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA, where I studied Industrial Psychology and Human Resources. Since then, I’ve been fortunate to work with some fantastic companies in different sectors and now Microsoft – best yet by far!
I’m currently a Staffing Manager in the Windows/Live Division where I help lead a group of fantastic Recruiting folks who find game-changers like you. Lots of great business puzzles to take apart, and once in a while we even get a radio tower to climb.
Posts by Chris
5 questions you may not want to ask your interviewer
Dear JobsBlog: I’ve heard it’s a good idea for interviewees to have a few questions ready for their interviewers, especially if the interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions for me?” This got me thinking: What are some of the most memorable questions interview candidates have asked you?- Questioning the questions
Dear Questioning: Yes, it’s a great idea to come prepared with questions for your interviewer. The interview isn’t just about letting a company evaluate you; it’s also a time for you to make sure the company, team and job are a good match for your career and interests.In the theme of “what not to do,” here are a few memorable (funny, unexpected and maybe a little inappropriate) questions interview candidates have asked. And, yes, these are real. You can’t make this stuff up.
What would you do differently next time?
Dear JobsBlog:
I recently had an interview where the interviewer asked me to describe my latest programming project. After we finished talking about the project, she asked "What would you do differently next time?” She seemed to be looking for a specific example, but I wasn’t sure. What's the best way to prepare for this question?- Getting Ready
Does Microsoft accept online degrees?
Dear JobsBlog:
I am interested in applying to Microsoft, but am worried that I am not eligible because I have a degree from an online university.I would have liked to attend a traditional university, but did not grow up with many opportunities. Are degrees from accredited online universities accepted at Microsoft? If so, how can I showcase my skills to Microsoft so that my resume is not eliminated in the first round (when it gets compared to others who have attended schools with fancier names but may have less actual programming experience than me)?
- Confused Online GradChris' adventures at Product Fair 2010
As a Staffing Manager in the Windows/Windows Live Division, I have the opportunity to see broadly across what’s going on with the Windows Division. Additionally, I sometimes get a glimpse into how our efforts connect to other Microsoft business units around the world, which is great, especially if you’re the kind of person who took apart a Rubic’s Cube just to see how it works. So, I jump at any chance to get an even bigger or different perspective of Microsoft as a whole.Yesterday, I walked over to the 2010 Microsoft Product Fair which was held at the Soccer Field on the Redmond Campus. Yep, there’s a soccer field right in the middle of campus. The Seattle Sounders have come out a few times and practiced here; last year Nate Jaqua signed a poster for my son and mentioned that he really liked the field – I guess That’ll Do. Anyway, back to the Fair:
It’s a bunch of tents, big tents, with folks from different businesses and teams showing off the newest developments in their products or services, many I recognized and a few that I only knew on a superficial level.